Article: Maxygen and Biovitrum Sign Agreement to Manufacture Optimized Beta Interferon for Phase I and II Clinical Trials.

Maxygen, Inc. and Biovitrum AB today announced the signing of an agreement for the manufacture of Maxygen's improved interferon beta material for Phase I and Phase II clinical development.

"Biovitrum is a recognized leader in the production of protein pharmaceuticals," said Grant Yonehiro, Vice President Business Development of Maxygen. "The manufacturing of our improved interferon beta is an important part of our clinical development plan. We are focused on advancing this product candidate into clinical development for multiple sclerosis and potentially other indications and this deal takes us closer to realizing this goal."

"We are pleased to be ...

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